Zusammenfassung:

Upon the successful completion of this module, students should be able to critically discuss selected research articles pertaining to topics of IT innovation research. By analyzing research that investigates the adoption and spread of IT-based processes, products and services, students familiarize themselves with theoretical models and concepts in the area of IT adoption behavior of individuals and organizations. Students learn how to critically discuss the assigned papers in contrast to previous research and through the identification and analysis of additional academic literature they evaluate how the papers have subsequently affected the work of researchers and practitioners. By writing and presenting an individual seminar paper, in which they systematically report their approach and findings, students learn how to structure and analyze scientific problems. Thus, methodological skills acquired in this seminar are crucial for writing a bachelor thesis at the chair. Besides fostering analytical thinking, this seminar will also facilitate the improvement of English skills, as the entire seminar is held in English. Thus, after the successful completion of this module, students will have improved their writing, presentation and discussion skills in English.

Inhalt der Lehrveranstaltung:

Introduction to academic writing

Examination of an important piece of research in the area of IT innovation

Analysis of theoretical implications

Analysis of practical implications

Structuration, presentation and discussion of the topic

Topics deal with the adoption and diffusion of IT-enabled processes, products and services, aspects of change management, individuals’ and organizations’ behavior, as well as implications of IT innovations for organizational capabilities.